Laimer (Vip): from sustainable packaging for organic apples to the Academy to train employees in the departments
At Fruit Logistica we meet Vip, which presented a new sustainable packaging: 'It is 100 per cent paper with flax thread,' says Benjamin Laimer, Vip sales manager. We start at the end of this month

Cricket enters the new brassica season on an optimistic note
Cricket (Lorca/Murcia) ends its participation in FRUIT LOGISTICA on a positive note despite the difficult situation. The trade fair date coincided with the vegetable season of the Murcian company.

Where next for Spanish citrus?
In 2022, the regional government of Valencia launched a Comprehensive Citrus Plan to develop strategies to improve the competitiveness of the Valencian citrus sector. The team behind the plan are

Artificial Intelligence and machine learning highlighted in Berlin
TOMRA Food treated visitors to its stand at Fruit Logistica Berlin last week (8-10 February 2023) with 3D footage of its sorting, grading, and packing solutions in action, and gave a presentation

Brazilian melon exports dropped, as expected, in January
Brazilian melon exports dropped, as usual, in January. According to data from Secex, the volume shipped in the period was 32,000 tons, down 23% compared to December and 6% compared to January last

Prices for vegetables and fruits in Ukraine continue to rise
Inflationary expectations, despite stabilization, remained elevated. According to official forecasts, the government expects an increase of 5-7%. However, some experts talk about 30-40% and a new

Aldi opens more stores to meet customer demand
Discounter Aldi has announced plans to continue to expand its UK store network during 2023, creating 6,000 new jobs. The retailer, which currently operates some 990 stores and employs around

Vietnam exports to China surge
Vietnamese fruit exporters have welcomed improved access to the Chinese market, with orders and prices surging at the start of 2023. According to reports fromVnExpress, trade has reinvigorated